Abstract
Surface functional groups and chemical changes in surfaces of reverse osmosis (RO) membranes during operation were identified. XPS and SEM with energy dispersive spectrometry (EDS) were used to map the surface topography and Fourier transform infrared spectrometry (FTIR) was utilized to validate XPS results. The possible mechanisms of membrane failures observed during the pilot membrane study was delineated.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 1107-1113 |
| Number of pages | 7 |
| Journal | Journal of Vacuum Science and Technology A: Vacuum, Surfaces and Films |
| Volume | 18 |
| Issue number | 4 I |
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| Publication status | Published - 2000 Jul |
| Externally published | Yes |
| Event | 46th National Symposium of the American Vacuum Society - Seatlle, WA, USA Duration: 1999 Oct 25 → 1999 Oct 29 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Condensed Matter Physics
- Surfaces and Interfaces
- Surfaces, Coatings and Films